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1) Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band who has influenced many musical groups including Slayer and Metallica. The band's history is chronicled in the 2009 documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil.
2) Anvil is a1970s German heavy prog psych band.
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1) - The roots of Anvil began in April 1973 in Toronto, when high school friends Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner began playing music together. They met through friend, guitarist and neighbour Marty Hoffman, but "musical differences" caused his departure after their first show. It was not until 1978 that the first lineup that was to become Anvil was formed: Steve "Lips" Kudlow (lead vocals, lead guitar), Robb Reiner (drums), Dave Allison (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Ian Dickson (bass).
In 1981, the band released an independent album called Hard 'N Heavy. Shortly after they were signed by Attic Records they changed their name to Anvil and the independent album was released by Attic as their debut album. In 1987 they were approached by American label Metal Blade Records. They released three records with Metal Blade Records starting with Strength Of Steel. Strength of Steel was the group's most commercially successful record in the United States, peaking at #191 on the Billboard 200. Anvil were then picked up by Maximum Records, an independent Canadian label that was formed by Helix's manager-at-the-time William Seip. From 1996 they were signed by Hypnotic Records in Canada and Massacre Records in Germany. In 2001, the band recorded "Plenty of Power" and continued touring in which Kudlow remarked "We'll play gigs sometimes where there's no one there".
In 2006, the band recorded with Chris Tsangarides, who previously produced their 1982 album Metal on Metal. The CD was released as This is Thirteen in 2007. The album is available exclusively from the band's official website. KNAC reviewed the album saying that "despite its good intentions, is lacking something solid," and concluded it was a "shame because half of the album rocked solid balls of awesomeness when performed live."
The band's history has been documented in the film Anvil! The Story of Anvil released in 2009. The film has received high praise which has put Anvil back into the public consciousness, propelling them to playing several festivals including the Download Festival in 2009. Rolling Stone called the movie "the year’s most praised rock doc." The band played “Cat Scratch Fever” with Slash and Anthrax’s Scott Ian at the Sundance Film Festival where the movie premiered.
In 2009, Bantam Press released the book Anvil: The Story of Anvil authored by Kudlow and Reiner with a foreword by Slash. On March 28, 2009 Kudlow and Reiner were the featured guests on VH1 Classic's That Metal Show. From June to July 2010, Anvil went on a tour of Europe, selling out venues in the UK, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands, as well as festivals in Finland, Sweden, France, Italy and Germany.
The band released 'Juggernaut of Justice', their 14th studio album, on May 10, 2011, care of The End Records. Following the release of the album the band completed yet more tours in Europe and North America, often playing alongside artists such as Alice Cooper and Saxon. The band released a new greatest hits album Monument of Metal: The Very Best of Anvil. Anvil also started re-releasing their old material, starting with Strength of Steel, Pound For Pound, and Worth the Weight later that same year.
In January 2012, bassist Glenn Gyorffy quit Anvil, citing creative differences. He was replaced by Sal Italiano, late of Iron Maiden tribute band Live After Death. Anvil embarked on a 2012 Winter Tour of the US and, in May 2013, released 'Hope in Hell', a studio recording produced by Bob Marlette. At this point, the band had signed with Steamhammer, which would release its next two albums. Anvil toured to promote the new album; they opened for Metallica in Singapore, played Wacken Open Air in Germany, swung through Australia and, in 2014, went on an extensive US tour. In 2014, Raven Banner Entertainment released Louder Than Hell: Wacken, The Movie, a collector's edition DVD of the Wacken concert, featuring Alice Cooper, Anthrax, Anvil, Annihilator, Deep Purple, Henry Rollins, Lamb of God, Motörhead, Rammstein and Trivium. Also in 2014, Anvil parted ways with Sal Italiano and replaced him with Chris Robertson, who was already acting as the band's rehearsal bassist and a member of their road crew.
The album 'Anvil Is Anvil' was released on February 26, 2016; the band toured Europe and Japan in support of it. Anvil continued touring as its seventeenth album, 'Pounding the Pavement', was released on January 19, 2018. Anvil's 18th album, 'Legal at Last', was released on February 14, 2020 by AFM Records. Anvil will be releasing their 19th studio album 'Impact Is Imminent' in May 2022.
2) - Anvil is a1970s German heavy prog psych band, including:
Winfried Borchardt (drums)
Jürgen Ceynowa (bass)
Udo Kamps (rhythm guitar)
Wolfgang Müllers (lead guitar, vocals)
Winfried Zastrau (keyboards, vocals)
Their Mr. Music Man released in 1979, must be one of the last forgotten Krautrock obscurities from the '70.
Bombs Away
Anvil Lyrics
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Armed to go
Sights lock on
Targets below
Objects marked
Cue bomb bay
Pull the trigger
Bombs away
We're coming to your skies
A reckoning this day
You threatened our shores
So now we'll come to yours
And make you all pay
[Chorus]
Bombs away
Bombs away
Bombs away
Shells explode
Flashing light
Burning fires
Turn day to night
Head on back
Reload bay
Armed again
Bombs away
You don't stand a chance
Air Force has advanced
To blow you all away
Soon you'll understand
That we will burn your land
On this judgment day
[Chorus]
Much is gone
Fight's not done
Third wave
Has just begun
One to go
Mustn't stall
Do it now
Fuck 'em all
Nothing you can do
We're coming after you
Today is the day
Pay for what you've done
We'll bomb you one by one
Until you all have paid
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of Anvil's song "Bombs Away" are deeply rooted in the themes of war, revenge, and patriotism. The song begins with the description of the military preparing to drop bombs on the enemy - "Jets lift off, Armed to go." The sights get locked onto the targets, and the bombs are released from the air force. The lyrics then go on to describe the effects of the bombs - "Shells explode, flashing light, Burning fires, turn day to night."
The chorus of the song - "Bombs Away" - is a powerful slogan that emphasizes the destructive power of the military. The song tries to convey that the military is invincible and that the enemy cannot stand up to its might. The lyrics also talk about revenge - "You threatened our shores so now we'll come to yours and make you all pay" - and how the military is exacting retribution for the wrongs committed against it.
The lyrics of the song are not subtle, and the message is loud and clear. The lyrics are a tribute to the might of the military, and they also try to evoke a sense of national pride among the listeners. The song tries to make the listener feel like they are part of something bigger than themselves and that they are part of a team that is working together to protect their country.
Line by Line Meaning
Jets lift off
The planes have taken off from the ground.
Armed to go
The planes are equipped with weapons to prepare for an attack.
Sights lock on
The targeting system is activated and ready to aim at specific locations.
Targets below
The area being observed is situated underneath the plane.
Objects marked
Certain areas have been designated for attack.
Cue bomb bay
The bomb bay doors are opened and ready for deployment.
Pull the trigger
The command has been given to release the weaponry.
Bombs away
The bombs are being dropped on the targeted area.
Say your last goodbyes
The intended victims have one last chance to say farewell.
We're coming to your skies
The planes are heading towards the enemy territory.
A reckoning this day
The enemies will face the consequences of their actions.
You threatened our shores
The enemies have put innocent lives in danger.
So now we'll come to yours
The attacking force will retaliate by attacking the enemies.
And make you all pay
The enemies will be punished for their crimes.
[Chorus] Bombs away Bombs away Bombs away
The action of dropping bombs will repeat, emphasizing the military force's intention to destroy their target.
Shells explode
The bombs are detonating upon impact.
Flashing light
The explosion is emitting bright radiant light.
Burning fires
The explosion created fire in its wake.
Turn day to night
The force of the blast temporarily turns the area completely dark.
Head on back
The planes are returning to their origin.
Reload bay
New ammunition is being loaded into the plane's weaponry system.
Armed again
The planes are once again fully equipped with bombs.
Bombs away
The next wave of bombs is being dropped on the enemy territory.
You don't stand a chance
The enemy is incapable of stopping the military force's attack.
Air Force has advanced
The military force has superior technology and equipment.
To blow you all away
The attacking force will annihilate the enemy.
Soon you'll understand
The enemy will realize the strength of the opposing force.
That we will burn your land
The military force is capable of causing mass destruction to the enemy territory.
On this judgment day
The day of reckoning has come, and the enemy will face the repercussions of their actions.
[Chorus] Bombs away Bombs away Bombs away
The military force will continue to drop bombs as a way of constant attack.
Much is gone
The force of the explosions has destroyed a significant amount of the enemy's territory.
Fight's not done
The attacking force will continue to battle until complete and total victory is achieved.
Third wave
The planes are on their third round of dropping bombs on the enemy.
Has just begun
The continuation of the attack for ultimate victory has just begun.
One to go
Only one more wave of bombings is needed to complete the mission.
Mustn't stall
The attacking force cannot stop or pause before the mission is complete.
Do it now
The attacking force needs to act immediately.
Fuck 'em all
The military force will stop at nothing to complete their mission.
Nothing you can do
The enemy is powerless against the attacking force.
We're coming after you
The attacking force will continue to pursue and destroy the enemy.
Today is the day
The final day of the attack has arrived.
Pay for what you've done
The enemy will experience the consequences of their actions, which led to the attack.
We'll bomb you one by one
The attacking force will continue to systematically drop bombs on the enemy until they have been eradicated fully.
Until you all have paid
The enemy will face the consequences of their actions until redemption is achieved.
[Chorus]
The military force will continue to drop bombs as a way of constant attack.
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zenphil
Love these dudes, but man that movie is like spinal tap for real.
Alex Sammet
I had listened to Anvil before, but since I saw his story (2018), I can not stop doing it, Long live Anvil!
powerslavinhead
Anvil Anvil very good Anvil!
Chris W
Hahaha
Garrett Praznik
I remember that man
bigrigJim
This song is tight , and those drums really cook with gas .
moises ugalde
Best Anvil album!!!!!!
leomatosuk
classic!!!!!!!!!!!!
Angenico Palomo
I think they need to make a music video for this song
Nicholas Teixeira
'This is a fuckin good, catchy tune! It's just straight forward Rock, Punk, and Metal... or maybe it's not even Metal. Could it be Pop? Maybe it's Punk Pop? How about Punk Pop Metal!?!"